HS Code for Dining chair (wooden)

A wooden dining chair that is not upholstered is classified under HS code 9401.69. This classification is part of Chapter 94, which deals with furniture and prefabricated buildings. Heading 9401 is designated for seats. Within this heading, the classification process involves identifying the material of the frame and the presence of upholstery. For a standard wooden dining chair without padding or fabric covering, the \"wooden frame\" category is selected. Because the chair lacks upholstery, it is excluded from 9401.61 and placed into the residual category 9401.69, which covers \"Other\" wooden-framed seats. This includes solid wood chairs, bentwood chairs, and chairs made from wood-based panels, provided they are not upholstered. The classification is straightforward under GRI 1, as the product description matches the heading and subheading text exactly. It excludes seats made of cane, osier, or bamboo, which have their own specific subheadings under 9401.52 or 9401.53.

Products Included

• Solid oak or pine dining chairs (non-padded)
• Bentwood cafe chairs
• Wooden stools without upholstery
• Folding wooden chairs

Common Misclassification

This code is often confused with 9401.61 (upholstered wooden chairs). If a chair has even a thin layer of fixed padding, it must move to 9401.61. It is also sometimes confused with 9403.60 (other wooden furniture), but since the item is specifically a seat, 9401 is the only appropriate heading.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Dining chair (wooden)?

The HS code for a non-upholstered dining chair with a wooden frame is 9401.69.

Does this code include bamboo chairs?

No, chairs made of bamboo are classified under 9401.52, regardless of whether they are upholstered or not.